Hi, what do you guys know about these old gems? I found one locally I am thinking of getting. Cool old unit.
Thanks
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I am not sure what you want to know. There are two main variations, the 755 and the 755A. The difference is the "A" has a resistor built in that allows the station when activated to stop the train without sequencing the reverse unit. There are some other variations with the roof color (green, very common, blue, rare) and a metal label or decal label on the base.
They are very reliable and us Flyer collectors all have some. They are relatively easy to find in collectable condition. The original needle is harder and lasts longer than reproduction needles. Setting the needle to exactly 1/4" protrusion is important. Be very careful cleaning the station. The red highlighting is a water soluble ink that can be washed off. Electronic recordings are available if you do not want to use the record. There are several different recordings depending on the year of manufacture.
I restored one for a dealer who got one in and it didn't work. I fixed it up and when working they are pretty neat. Really not very hard to fix if you figure it out. Depends on the condition and price-as usual.
